1. Introduction
Welcome to Desert Nights (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, desertnights.ae (the “Site”).
This policy is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the data protection regulations applicable therein. By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways.
a) Personal Data You Provide to Us:
We collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you fill out our “Let’s Plan Your Next Event” contact form. This information includes:
- Full Name (First and Last)
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Any personal details you provide in the “Message” field regarding your event.
b) Data Collected Automatically:
Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you view, and the dates/times of your visits. This is typically collected via cookies and server logs.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Respond to Your Inquiries: To contact you about your event query, craft a proposal, and provide you with information about our services.
- To Provide Services: To plan, organize, and execute the event services you request from us.
- To Improve Our Website: To analyze website usage, understand how visitors interact with our content, and improve our Site’s functionality and user experience.
- For Legal Purposes: To comply with any applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes in the UAE.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may, however, share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- With Service Providers & Partners: To successfully plan and execute your event, we may need to share necessary details (such as your name, event date, and needs) with our trusted third-party partners, including caterers, photographers, rental companies, and entertainment providers. We only share the minimum information necessary.
- For Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
5. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. We use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology to encrypt data transmitted to and from our Site. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.
6. Your Data Protection Rights (UAE PDPL)
In accordance with UAE data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data. These may include:
• The right to access: You can request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The right to erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
7. Cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your computer’s hard drive. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website (for example, in our blog posts) may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.EU GDPR Information Portal.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top.
11. Release of Your Data for Legal Purposes
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@desertnights.ae
Phone: +971 58 269 7904
